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Sony DVP-NS725P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-NS725P
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
DVP-NS725P
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NS725P Serial No.______________...

  • Page 2: Warning

    – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Enjoying Movies ........48 Changing the Angles ......... . . 48 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning...

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    Notes • Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B Disc tray (26) C Front panel display (9) (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (26) F H (play) button (26) G X (pause) button (27) H x (stop) button (27) I ./>...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD Disc type Playing status Lights up during Current audio signal (45) Repeat Play (35) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (29) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Playing status...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) (22) (23) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21) (22) (23) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (20) (21) (22) S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16)
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (57) OPEN/CLOSE button (26) C Number buttons (29) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) E SUBTITLE button (48) F AUDIO button (45) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (27) SCAN/SLOW buttons (37) I X PAUSE button (27)

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only.
  • Page 13 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 38)/TRACK (page 38) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 38)/INDEX (page 38) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 30) Selects the album to be played.
  • Page 14 REPEAT (page 35) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly. A-B REPEAT (page 35) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. BNR (page 49) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

  • Page 15: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 17 In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • Page 18: Using The Progressive Button

    Using the PROGRESSIVE button You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...
  • Page 20 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).
  • Page 21 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT...
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT...

  • Page 24: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 25 Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. AUDIO Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 27: Additional Operations

    Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 63). •...

  • Page 28: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

  • Page 29: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these...

  • Page 30: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
  • Page 31 1 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E J A Z Z R & B M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S C L A S S I C A L S A L S A O F C U B A B O S S A N O V A...

  • Page 32: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 30), the albums are...
  • Page 33 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR –...

  • Page 34: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c. Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER. To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).”...

  • Page 35: Repeat Play

    Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. CLEAR Press REPEAT during playback. The following display appears.
  • Page 36 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears. A-B REPEAT Set point A with ENTER During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER. The starting point (point A) is set.

  • Page 37: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 38: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    The “SLOW2 y”/“SLOW2 speed is slower than “SLOW1 y”/“SLOW1 .” Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the next frame. Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD only).
  • Page 39 When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback SCENE INDEX When playing a CD TRACK INDEX When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBUM TRACK Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.

  • Page 40: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item. Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

  • Page 41: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 42 Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

  • Page 43: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. DISPLAY Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
  • Page 44 Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio). 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name Track name Bit rate...

  • Page 45: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left...

  • Page 46: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
  • Page 47 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. TVS DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

  • Page 48: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,”...

  • Page 51: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or select “RETURN” in Step 3 and press ENTER. z Hints • To reset the picture items to the default values, press c after Step 3 to select “RESET” and press ENTER.
  • Page 52 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting Select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent.

  • Page 53: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 54 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
  • Page 55 When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

  • Page 56: Changing The Password

    • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns to the previous level. Area Code Standard Argentina...

  • Page 57: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Number buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can...

  • Page 58: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 59 to 63.

  • Page 59: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 60: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 58). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...

  • Page 61: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue on the front panel. Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

  • Page 62: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...

  • Page 63: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc”...

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (for customers in the USA only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 65 , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player. , The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

  • Page 66: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 27). The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 23, 63) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 68 Interlace format (page 18) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories See page 15. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for in.)

  • Page 70: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 45, 48, 59. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 60 4:3 LETTER BOX 60 4:3 PAN SCAN 60 5.1 Channel Surround 19 A-B REPEAT 35 ADVANCED 43 ALBUM 38 album 30 ANGLE 48 AUDIO 45 AUDIO ATT 62 AUDIO DRC 62 AUDIO SETUP 62 AUTO PLAY 61 AUTO POWER OFF 61 BACKGROUND 60 Batteries 15...
  • Page 72 Printed on 100% recycled magazine paper. Printed using VOC (volatile organic compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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